class: Primary Two
Term: Third Term
Subject: National Values Education
curriculum Theme: Social Studies
previous Lesson: Dangers Of Drug Abuse
Topic: Preventing Drug Abuse
Content/Learning Area: Identifying ways to prevent drug abuse, Developing a positive attitude towards healthy living, Demonstrating understanding through role-play
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

1. Identify and explain three ways of preventing drug abuse.
2. Explain the importance of staying away from drugs.

Affective Domain:

1. Develop a positive attitude towards healthy living and avoiding drugs.

Psychomotor domain:

1. Demonstrate understanding through participation in role-play on saying no to drugs.

Social Domain:

1. Identify trusted adults to seek help from when pressured to use drugs.

Reference Materials

9 – Years basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource center Scheme of Work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Details
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use a whiteboard or chart paper, markers, and pictures related to healthy activities.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson builds upon the previous lesson on the dangers of drug abuse, equipping pupils wiht practical strategies to avoid drug use and make healthy choices. Understanding prevention is crucial for their well-being.

Prerequisite/previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they remember from the previous lesson on the dangers of drug abuse. A brief discussion will follow, leading into the topic of prevention.

Lesson Content

Ways of Preventing Drug abuse

Drug abuse is harmful,but we can prevent it.Here are some ways:

education

Learning about the dangers of drugs is very critically important.

Healthy Activities

These include:

Sports: Engaging in sports keeps us busy and away from bad habits.
Reading: Reading books and educational materials can broaden our minds and keep us away from negative influences.
Arts: Participating in creative activities like painting and music can provide healthy outlets for expression.
Volunteering: Helping others in the community can build self-esteem and a sense of purpose.

Strong Family Bonds

Spending time with family provides support and guidance.

Knowing How to Say No

It’s important to be brave and say no if someone offers you drugs.

Seeking Help

Talk to a trusted adult if you feel confused or pressured.

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Role-play, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Review previous lesson on drug abuse dangers. Introduce the topic of prevention.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in discussion, share their understanding of drug abuse.

Step 2: Description of Key Concepts

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Description
Teacher’s Activity: Explain ways to prevent drug abuse (education, healthy activities, strong family bonds, saying no, seeking help).
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively, ask clarifying questions.

Step 3: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Lead a role-play demonstrating how to say no to drugs.
Pupils’ Activity: Participate in the role-play, practice saying no to drugs.

Step 4: Autonomous Practice

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Observe pupils as they work individually or in small groups to answer questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer evaluation questions individually or in small groups.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Note-taking
Teacher’s Activity: Guide pupils in summarizing key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Write down key points in their notebooks.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Review answers to evaluation questions, clarify any misconceptions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions, participate in the review.

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify and explain three ways of preventing drug abuse.
Explain the importance of staying away from drugs.
Demonstrate understanding through participation in role-play on saying no to drugs.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s activity: Summarize the key points and encourage pupils to practice the strategies discussed to stay safe and healthy.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask any remaining questions.

Lesson Keywords

Drug Abuse – The misuse of drugs, leading to harmful effects.
Prevention – Taking action to stop something from happening.
Healthy Activities – Positive actions that promote well-being.
Trusted Adult – A responsible adult you can talk to and trust.
Role-Play – Acting out a scenario to understand it better.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Name three ways to prevent drug abuse.
Why is it critically important to stay away from drugs?
How would you say no if someone offered you drugs?
What are some healthy activities you can do rather of using drugs?
Who can you talk to if you feel pressured to use drugs?

Assignment/Homework

Talk to a trusted adult about what you learned today.
Write down three healthy activities you enjoy doing.
Practice saying “no” in different situations.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to research additional ways to prevent drug abuse and share their findings with the class.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, discussions, and role-playing to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Encourage open discussions and create a safe space for pupils to ask questions. Emphasize the importance of seeking help from trusted adults.